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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the postponement of the French paper for the ongoing May/June 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
According to a statement by the Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, Demianus Ojijeogu, the postponement is due to unforeseen circumstances. The statement did not provide further details about the nature of the circumstances that led to the postponement.
The French paper, which was originally scheduled to be written on Wednesday, May 17, will now be written on Monday, May 22, 2023. The statement by WAEC also noted that the timetable for the other papers remains unchanged.
The postponement has raised concerns among candidates, parents, and stakeholders in the education sector, especially those who have made arrangements for the original date of the examination. However, WAEC has assured them that the postponement was necessary to ensure a smooth conduct of the examination.
Candidates who are affected by the postponement have been advised to use the extra time to prepare adequately for the examination. WAEC has also urged candidates to ignore rumors and misinformation about the postponement and to focus on their studies.
This is not the first time that WAEC has had to postpone an examination. In the past, examinations have been postponed due to various reasons such as security concerns, unforeseen circumstances, and other logistical challenges.
Overall, while the postponement of the French paper may be inconvenient for some candidates and stakeholders, it is important for WAEC to ensure that the examination is conducted under the best possible conditions to maintain the integrity and credibility of the examination. Candidates are advised to stay informed and continue to prepare diligently for the examination.
